US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Soul S 35104F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MRBoth Sides Stamped in a Circle
61806A Side Label
S35104f-61806-1A-COM ① Δ90462 1300207-07AA Side Etching
61812B Side Label
Junior Walker & The All StarsGimme That Beat
Vinyl pressings
Gimme That Beat
by Junior Walker & The All Stars · 1972
12 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Gimme That Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Gimme That Beat
1 pressing came out in 1972, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Soul S 35104FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Belgium | Tamla Motown 5C 006-941867" | 7" |
| 1973 | Brazil | Tapecar CS 351047", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 006-941887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Tamla Motown S 35104F7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-941887", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-94 188 / Tamla Motown 5C 006-941887", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Soul S 35104F7" | 7" |
| 1973 | US | Soul S 35104F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Soul S35104F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Soul S 35104F7" | 7" |
| 1973 | Venezuela | Tamla Motown 13.3337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGimme That Beat (Part 1)3:15
- BGimme That Beat (Part 2)2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gimme That Beat are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Gimme That Beat are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Gimme That Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US. One of them is Soul S 35104F.
How do I tell if my copy of Gimme That Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 35104F) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MR and 61806. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gimme That Beat on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
